269
269
Dec 9, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 269
favorite 0
quote 0
he is a union leader. has been a foreign minister for chavez and one of the big questions is will he continue some of the policies of chavez. chavez essentially gave away billions of dollars of venezuela's oil wealth to prop up countries like cuba, so making him one of the more influential leaders in the region, but hasn't always been very popular in venezuela sh but all eyes in cuba on the venezuelan president as he's expected to arrive perhaps as soon as today to begin immediate cancer treatment here in havana. >> so, why did chavez need permission to go to cuba in the first place? >> you know, we've seen this as he spent months and months here over the last year and a half as part of this country's institution, if he spends more than five days out of the country, he needs permission and if he were to spend more than 30 days, he would be removed from power. that's not going to happen. he's deal iing with a national assembly that's full of his supporters, but there was rare criticism today from members of
he is a union leader. has been a foreign minister for chavez and one of the big questions is will he continue some of the policies of chavez. chavez essentially gave away billions of dollars of venezuela's oil wealth to prop up countries like cuba, so making him one of the more influential leaders in the region, but hasn't always been very popular in venezuela sh but all eyes in cuba on the venezuelan president as he's expected to arrive perhaps as soon as today to begin immediate cancer...
315
315
Dec 9, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 315
favorite 0
quote 1
dues to the union. the law will be a huge blow to unions because it will severely cut their funding. the legislation could be signed into law this week. >>> at the stroke of midnight, dozens of same-sex couples started getting married. maine and maryland also passed laws legalizing same-sex marriage last month. >>> bail was set at $500,000 for dallas cowboys nose tackle josh brent, he's been charged with intoxication manslaughter. jerry brown was killed when the car flipped. brown was later pronounced dead. >>> boxer manny pacquiao lost a nontitle bout to juan marquez last night in las vegas, he was knocked down in his sixth round. >>> three women in stockton california were identified on their restaurant bill as fat girls. that manager apologized blaming it on a new employee. >>> and if you think using iphones on -- no evidence such gadgets interfere with airline communications. >>> a search is under way now for a popular mexican american singer jenni rivera, the mexican authorities think the plane tha
dues to the union. the law will be a huge blow to unions because it will severely cut their funding. the legislation could be signed into law this week. >>> at the stroke of midnight, dozens of same-sex couples started getting married. maine and maryland also passed laws legalizing same-sex marriage last month. >>> bail was set at $500,000 for dallas cowboys nose tackle josh brent, he's been charged with intoxication manslaughter. jerry brown was killed when the car flipped....
56
56
tv
eye 56
favorite 0
quote 0
they don't have a right to form a union. they can be fired. there's plenty of work to do here. >> as a kennedy, i've met quite a few kennedys. you're all great people from this great family. what do you make of what's going on in washington, with this ludicrous kind of paralyzing, of any sensible debate? it's something that the kennedys, the clan, were good negotiators. they get stuff done. they wouldn't tolerate years of endless nonsense like this. >> it's very, very hard with the tea party. that's a group of people who came to washington to destroy it. they were very clear about that. and i think president obama is doing his very, very best. and the american people have spoken the last election, that we want change. so, you know, i think everybody misses teddy. and the great thing about teddy is, that he really was great friends with people on both sides of the aisle. and it's a lot easier to negotiate with somebody that you like. >> i think the president should play more golf with john boehner. he never played one game with him, if that. le
they don't have a right to form a union. they can be fired. there's plenty of work to do here. >> as a kennedy, i've met quite a few kennedys. you're all great people from this great family. what do you make of what's going on in washington, with this ludicrous kind of paralyzing, of any sensible debate? it's something that the kennedys, the clan, were good negotiators. they get stuff done. they wouldn't tolerate years of endless nonsense like this. >> it's very, very hard with the...
119
119
Dec 12, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 119
favorite 0
quote 0
unions. since the elections of 2010 we have seen this in indiana and wisconsin. republicans tried to do that in ohio too. and voters repealed the anti-union law by 22 points. today republicans succeeded in taking away union rights. they succeeded in weakening unions in the cradle of american labor, in michigan, in walter reuther's home. it didn't even take them all that long. >> mr. speaker, i have a question of final passage of senate bill 116. there are 58 aye votes and 52 nay. >> having voted for, the bill is passed. >> the michigan legislature today finished what they started out of the blue last week. they passed a pair of bills to take union rights away from public employees, and this is important, from workers in the private sector. you can see the reaction from supporters of union rights today at the capitol. more than 10,000 people gathered on the lawn outside. they say the protests today in michigan the largest the state has ever seen. the bills weaken unions in michigan by making i
unions. since the elections of 2010 we have seen this in indiana and wisconsin. republicans tried to do that in ohio too. and voters repealed the anti-union law by 22 points. today republicans succeeded in taking away union rights. they succeeded in weakening unions in the cradle of american labor, in michigan, in walter reuther's home. it didn't even take them all that long. >> mr. speaker, i have a question of final passage of senate bill 116. there are 58 aye votes and 52 nay. >>...
134
134
Dec 7, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 134
favorite 0
quote 0
under a right to work law, employees of a union shop don't have to pay union dues. the employees get the benefit of the union, the higher wages and better health care, all of that, but they do not have to pay for it. why pay money if you can have something for free? for unions, the results of this are close to catastrophic which is why republicans and big business love right to work laws. they are a way of destroying unions. the same heritage foundation that will be jim demint's new home says union membership fell by 15% in states that passed right to work. union organizing fell by half, passing a right to work law stops unions and it stops organizing. on the labor left, the economic policy institute reports that wages fall by more than 3% after you institute right to work. and pensions take a hit, too. that's why unions call right to work the right to work for less. with governor snyder saying he wanted no part of a fight over right to work just a few months ago, the move to pass a bill in michigan was, well, kind of surprising. it appears to have started this year
under a right to work law, employees of a union shop don't have to pay union dues. the employees get the benefit of the union, the higher wages and better health care, all of that, but they do not have to pay for it. why pay money if you can have something for free? for unions, the results of this are close to catastrophic which is why republicans and big business love right to work laws. they are a way of destroying unions. the same heritage foundation that will be jim demint's new home says...
199
199
Dec 12, 2012
12/12
by
KGO
tv
eye 199
favorite 0
quote 0
hundreds of union workers had protested the legislation ahead of the governor's action. michigan joins 23 other states with so-called right-to-work laws. those laws ban requirements that nonunion employees pay union dues for negotiating contracts and other services. >>> well, drug smugglers have found a pretty creative new way to get contraband into the u.s. they use a gas-powered canon to shoot dozens of cans of marijuana across the mexican border into arizona. unfortunately for them, border patrol agents got to the drugs before their buddies. they picked up 85 pounds of pot. in all, worth more than 40,000 bucks on the streets. >> they're resourceful, to say the least. >> yep. >>> time, now, for the weather from across the nation. another stormy day in florida, with heavy rain and gusty winds from miami to orlando. showers to the north spreading into the carolinas. light snow across north dakota, the northern rockies and the cascades. up to a foot of snow in the sierra nevada. rain along much of the pacific coast. >> a wet 44 in seattle. 52 in sacramento. mostly 40s fro
hundreds of union workers had protested the legislation ahead of the governor's action. michigan joins 23 other states with so-called right-to-work laws. those laws ban requirements that nonunion employees pay union dues for negotiating contracts and other services. >>> well, drug smugglers have found a pretty creative new way to get contraband into the u.s. they use a gas-powered canon to shoot dozens of cans of marijuana across the mexican border into arizona. unfortunately for them,...
126
126
Dec 11, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 126
favorite 0
quote 0
on the other side, fighting to defend union rights, you'll find, naturally, unions, which of course will be essentially gotten rid of with this legislation that the republicans and their conservative donors are pushing through. think about that. it's kind of a striking thing here. the raw political side of this. "the nation" magazine looked into who the supporters were on both sides of this issue, and they found that the only competition on the pro union rights side is the unions themselves. who of course this fight is designed to quash, to make go away. it's a handy way of getting your way, right? existentially erasing your opposition. it's the politics of process as much or more than it is the politics of substance. so, you know, you keep the other side's voters from voting somehow. you screw up the district map, so no matter how many more votes are cast for team a over team b. it's team b that always wins a majority of the seats anyway. you use state law to eliminate the existence of institutions that tend to support the other party come election time. it's not about persuading voters
on the other side, fighting to defend union rights, you'll find, naturally, unions, which of course will be essentially gotten rid of with this legislation that the republicans and their conservative donors are pushing through. think about that. it's kind of a striking thing here. the raw political side of this. "the nation" magazine looked into who the supporters were on both sides of this issue, and they found that the only competition on the pro union rights side is the unions...
151
151
Dec 13, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 151
favorite 0
quote 0
and they said, we'll call you back with a western union account number. and so when they hung up, we called the state department. >> and at some point the calls stopped. but it took us about three days for the consulate to be able to get back out there and confirm that he had been isolated. >> and olivia, you say that the mexican government sent a particular letter to the judge and the prosecutor. what was the letter and did it have any impact? >> the letter essentially -- because the crime that he's charged with is possession of a weapon restricted for military use. so the marine de mexico which is an arm of the military in mexico sent a letter to the judge and the prosecutor saying that this particular weapon is not on their, quote, forbidden list. and they have just declined to, you know, give that any weight. >> jon, what are you hoping mexican officials will do? what do you want them to do? >> i'm appealing to the mexican government to put pressure through the trial court to come to some reasonable conclusion that we can get our son home and alive af
and they said, we'll call you back with a western union account number. and so when they hung up, we called the state department. >> and at some point the calls stopped. but it took us about three days for the consulate to be able to get back out there and confirm that he had been isolated. >> and olivia, you say that the mexican government sent a particular letter to the judge and the prosecutor. what was the letter and did it have any impact? >> the letter essentially --...
208
208
Dec 8, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 208
favorite 0
quote 0
but when you look at his political record, he has not been particularly supportive of unions, and hazy been very much criticized by the left for shutting down infrastructure spending. >> i think, you know, he is basically positioning himself for reelection. he has done that pretty well. but let's not forget that george w. bush had popularity ratings in 11. it's a long, long way before 2013 when he has to run for election when we get a new governor in virginia. and anything can happen during that time. but christie is not a stupid politician. he has figured out this is a democratic state. people like obama. the state voted overwhelmingly for obama. on the other hand, he is hoping to be, i think, maybe the nominee in 2016 for the republican presidential nomination. and so i think you're exactly right. he is hedging his bets. he is saying things he can say to feed red meat to the base, which he probably doesn't intend to carry out. and at the other hand, he is making photo ops with the president. he'll probably run on some sort of a bipartisan approach because that's actually what people
but when you look at his political record, he has not been particularly supportive of unions, and hazy been very much criticized by the left for shutting down infrastructure spending. >> i think, you know, he is basically positioning himself for reelection. he has done that pretty well. but let's not forget that george w. bush had popularity ratings in 11. it's a long, long way before 2013 when he has to run for election when we get a new governor in virginia. and anything can happen...
198
198
Dec 7, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 198
favorite 0
quote 0
dues to the union. that could mean less money for the union. that means less power at the bargaining table. less of an ability to compel people to join the union. this not only would apply to public sector workers, it would apply to those workers that worked for ford, gm, chrysler, all of the unions here. so protesters here are storming through the halls of this state capital in lansing yesterday. i want you to take a listen to what one protester said. >> it terrifies me they are trying to pass this through with no discussion from the other side. no understanding of what's important in it. >> reporter: the union members that were protesting chanting things like "union busting is disgusting." it did not go through public debate, but the republican mayor here insists that this is beneficial for the workers. here's his take. >> to give freedom of choice to our workplace and that legislators move promptly and efficiently in moving it through the legislature and when it arrives on my desk, i plan on signing
dues to the union. that could mean less money for the union. that means less power at the bargaining table. less of an ability to compel people to join the union. this not only would apply to public sector workers, it would apply to those workers that worked for ford, gm, chrysler, all of the unions here. so protesters here are storming through the halls of this state capital in lansing yesterday. i want you to take a listen to what one protester said. >> it terrifies me they are trying...
187
187
Dec 13, 2012
12/12
by
CURRENT
tv
eye 187
favorite 0
quote 0
i'm proud to tell you george, we are union members. this is a union shop. here is my union card. >> here's mine. >> bill: i've been a member since 1981. we are a proud union shop and my brothers and sisters are here for you. ú [ ♪ theme ♪ ] >> bill: hello hello hello fellow americans! it is the "full court press" here on current tv. welcome, welcome thursday, december 13. great to see you today on a busy day in our nation's capital. congress scurrying around still trying to get something going on the fiscal cliff. and the latest poll shows that 2/3 of americans including a majority of democrats republicans and independents all say that congressional leaders meaning republicans should compromise so we can avoid going over the fiscal cliff. that means republicans must give up their insistence that the bush tax cuts continue for the wealthiest of americans because it ain't gonna happen. the president's not going to sign the bill and the american people don't want to give them a continued tax break. they think they ought to pay more. so let's just get it d
i'm proud to tell you george, we are union members. this is a union shop. here is my union card. >> here's mine. >> bill: i've been a member since 1981. we are a proud union shop and my brothers and sisters are here for you. ú [ ♪ theme ♪ ] >> bill: hello hello hello fellow americans! it is the "full court press" here on current tv. welcome, welcome thursday, december 13. great to see you today on a busy day in our nation's capital. congress scurrying around...
139
139
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
CURRENT
tv
eye 139
favorite 0
quote 0
but they can choose to form a union or not form a union. this says even once there is a union like at an auto plant, for example? right? that you could have people who work there opt out of the union, and they still get all of the benefits and all of the protection that the union has fought for and won for its members. right? >> that's correct. by law. >> a bunch of free loaders? >> the koch brothers have been on the capitol lawn here for the last week with their, i think it's freedom to choose signs. what this is a freedom to freeload is all this bill is about. unions. anyone working in michigan has never been required to join a union. you can opt out. you can pay your agency 15, which only covers that part of the association's cost of bargaining the contract, represent can non-members and those things that we have to provide. >> uh-huh. >> and they've always had that right. members have always had the right in michigan if they didn't like the union they were in they could switch, join another union or just have no union at all. >> that's
but they can choose to form a union or not form a union. this says even once there is a union like at an auto plant, for example? right? that you could have people who work there opt out of the union, and they still get all of the benefits and all of the protection that the union has fought for and won for its members. right? >> that's correct. by law. >> a bunch of free loaders? >> the koch brothers have been on the capitol lawn here for the last week with their, i think it's...
203
203
Dec 11, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 203
favorite 0
quote 0
fees, wouldn't be forced to join a union and this is a huge deal for michigan, because really unions are the fabric of the state. really where the united auto workers union was born. so if you see this law pass, it certainly could undermine the credibility, the clout, the power, the influence of a union in michigan, but also unions across the country as well, zoraida. >> and potentially bust the union, which is what people are worried about. tell us what's happening today. >> okay, mass demonstrations expected to begin in a few hours. i'm watching labor union officials start to set up here at the state capitol. what they are hoping do is change the way that votes are expected to go today. the final votes expected to happen in the house and senate chambers here, if those votes pass, which they are expected to pass, it will go to governor rick snyder's desk, and he's expected to sign it. nonetheless, the thousands of demonstrator who's are expected to descend on the state capitol today are hoping that their voices will be heard, zoraida. >> we have heard that about 10,000 are expected.
fees, wouldn't be forced to join a union and this is a huge deal for michigan, because really unions are the fabric of the state. really where the united auto workers union was born. so if you see this law pass, it certainly could undermine the credibility, the clout, the power, the influence of a union in michigan, but also unions across the country as well, zoraida. >> and potentially bust the union, which is what people are worried about. tell us what's happening today. >> okay,...
173
173
Dec 7, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 173
favorite 0
quote 0
join the union or pay dues to the union. money is at the core of power in these unions. that is very, very significant. protesters here are filling the halls of the capitol yesterday trying to rush through the doors. eight arrests made. mace sprayed by police. it got very rowdy here at the capitol. i want i want you to listen to one protester. >> it terrifies me that they're trying to pass this through so quickly with no discussion from the other side. no understanding of what's important no discussion about the finer points, all the things this will effect. democracy is way too important to let it slide through like this. >> reporter: democrats are calling this a subversion of the legislative process. this did not go through committee or public debate. the head of the united auto workers vehemently opposing here. here protesting yesterday. the governor here, the republican governor saying this is a move for workplace fairness. >> to be pro-worker, to give freedom of choice to the workplace. and that the legislators move pro
join the union or pay dues to the union. money is at the core of power in these unions. that is very, very significant. protesters here are filling the halls of the capitol yesterday trying to rush through the doors. eight arrests made. mace sprayed by police. it got very rowdy here at the capitol. i want i want you to listen to one protester. >> it terrifies me that they're trying to pass this through so quickly with no discussion from the other side. no understanding of what's important...
195
195
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 195
favorite 0
quote 0
, the unions that are really the life blood of michigan, many say it is the unions which built michigan up in first place. you have to also remember there is a huge symbolic element of to this. the united autoworkers union was born here in michigan. it is hard for the folks who live here to see the power of the unions be diminished and the reality is, if this law passes, brooke, it means not only in michigan you'll see the power of unions fall, but this could also be the first salvo for unions across the country to lose their clout as well. brooke? >> alison kosik, thank you. we won't go too far from you. want to remind all of you, we're watching, awaiting the president in redford, michigan. as soon as we see him, we will bring you back to live pictures on the issue of these unions in lansing. also wanted to let you know, the vice president of the uaw will be joining me here within the next hour or so. and we'll talk to her. she's negotiating. she's the one negotiating with the governor on behalf of some 17,000 members who are working for the state of michigan and we'll ask her if she h
, the unions that are really the life blood of michigan, many say it is the unions which built michigan up in first place. you have to also remember there is a huge symbolic element of to this. the united autoworkers union was born here in michigan. it is hard for the folks who live here to see the power of the unions be diminished and the reality is, if this law passes, brooke, it means not only in michigan you'll see the power of unions fall, but this could also be the first salvo for unions...
387
387
Dec 12, 2012
12/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 387
favorite 0
quote 0
this is what unions do. we fight. and when we believe our players are wrongly treated, we will fight for their fairness and fight for fundamental fairness. today we're going to be filing another lawsuit against the national football league and against some member teams because those teams are making our players sign waivers of liability before they get medical treatment and before they get some shots, and i believe that ahmed cal professional making a player sign a waiver before you provide that player with medical treatment is not only something that is wrong ethically, but at a time when the league professes to care about player health and safety do you think that's consistent with player health and safety? >> very interesting. demaurice smith, thank you for being here. and we now go to london and new tee days of the death of a nurse. charlie d'agata is outside king henry vii hospital in london. charlie, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. the preliminary autopsy report into the death of jacintha sald
this is what unions do. we fight. and when we believe our players are wrongly treated, we will fight for their fairness and fight for fundamental fairness. today we're going to be filing another lawsuit against the national football league and against some member teams because those teams are making our players sign waivers of liability before they get medical treatment and before they get some shots, and i believe that ahmed cal professional making a player sign a waiver before you provide...
260
260
Dec 7, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 260
favorite 0
quote 0
the union or pay any amount of money to that union. right now, if you work at ford, general motors, chrysler on the line, you've got to be part of the uaw, part of the united auto workers. this would not only affect public sector workers like teachers but those private sector workers like auto workers. three bills passed, two in the senate last night, one in the house. the governor, rick schneider, very supportive of this legislation. it's expected to be taken up here again at the state capitol on tuesday. i want you to take a listen to jeff breslin. then you'll hear from the governor. >> to be pro worker, give freedom of choice to our workplace and that legislators moved promptly and efficiently, moving it through the legislature and when it arrives on my desk, i plan on signing it. >> in the state of michigan we've had a fledgling economy for some time, way down at the bottom of the list in the country. we've just started to make a comeback. bypassing right to work, that's taken that comeback and cutting the legs out from underneath
the union or pay any amount of money to that union. right now, if you work at ford, general motors, chrysler on the line, you've got to be part of the uaw, part of the united auto workers. this would not only affect public sector workers like teachers but those private sector workers like auto workers. three bills passed, two in the senate last night, one in the house. the governor, rick schneider, very supportive of this legislation. it's expected to be taken up here again at the state capitol...
310
310
Dec 11, 2012
12/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 310
favorite 0
quote 0
or make financial contributions to unions. republican lawmakers say the measure is about attracting businesses and creating jobs, but opponents see this as an attack on organized labor. 23 other states already have right to work laws, mostly in the south and west. michigan is one of the most heavily unionized states. the republican controlled legislature is expected to take action on the bill. for "cbs this morning," elaine quijano, lancing, michigan. >> they will reveal new details about the plane crash that killed jenny rivera. there are already serious questions about the plane and the man at the controls. >> reporter: remains of the deceased reportedly were removed for analysis monday. investigators scoured the crash site for pieces of the plane, but they will be looking at more than the wreckage according to former ntsb investigator. >> what did the pilots do over the last 72 hours? we're going to be looking at their schedule. were they fatigued. >> the reported ages of the pilot, 78, and his temporary license have come u
or make financial contributions to unions. republican lawmakers say the measure is about attracting businesses and creating jobs, but opponents see this as an attack on organized labor. 23 other states already have right to work laws, mostly in the south and west. michigan is one of the most heavily unionized states. the republican controlled legislature is expected to take action on the bill. for "cbs this morning," elaine quijano, lancing, michigan. >> they will reveal new...
122
122
Dec 11, 2012
12/12
by
CURRENT
tv
eye 122
favorite 0
quote 0
and the war on unions. latest front in the war on unions. back to your comments and our conversation in just a minute. but these days, with a lot of people having a hard time making ends meet at the end of the month, here's something you might want to consider. incomeathome.com. they're america's leading work from home business doing business today in over 80 countries and offering you an opportunity. you can easily take advantage of it no matter your age education or experience. you can literally earn money on your own computer from your own kitchen table 24/7. all you need is a little spare time. so if you're sick of living paycheck to paycheck, worried about job security or retirement if your goal has always been to earn some extra money from home, part-time or even full time, check out incomeathome.com. they're even giving away $1,000 to somebody just for checking them out. visit incomeathome.com. that's income incomeathome.com. amanda, peter keeps his eye on the twitter and facebook world. >> yes, indeed. one story people are talking ab
and the war on unions. latest front in the war on unions. back to your comments and our conversation in just a minute. but these days, with a lot of people having a hard time making ends meet at the end of the month, here's something you might want to consider. incomeathome.com. they're america's leading work from home business doing business today in over 80 countries and offering you an opportunity. you can easily take advantage of it no matter your age education or experience. you can...
488
488
Dec 11, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 488
favorite 0
quote 0
to the union. this brings into question, what is the future of unions in america? today i had a chance to talk to the person at the heart of that debate, bob king. here is his take. does this mean the beginning of sort of a death of unions in this country? are you concerned that this is that big symbolically? >> reporter: n. >> no. i think that workers and working families are tired of losing. they want a fair share of the prosperity and i think that's going to help build the union movement. >> reporter: also today, wolf, we talked to thousands and thousands of protesters, many of them union workers. even those exempt from this legislation came here to be heard, including firefighters and police officers. here's the take of ted, a firefighter in detroit. you're exempt from this right to work legislation. why are you here? >> that's correct. we are as of right now exempt of this legislation but it doesn't change the fact that we want to be here to support our brothers and sisters in the union becaus
to the union. this brings into question, what is the future of unions in america? today i had a chance to talk to the person at the heart of that debate, bob king. here is his take. does this mean the beginning of sort of a death of unions in this country? are you concerned that this is that big symbolically? >> reporter: n. >> no. i think that workers and working families are tired of losing. they want a fair share of the prosperity and i think that's going to help build the union...
260
260
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 260
favorite 0
quote 0
or pay union dues. joining us now from lansing is andy potter, vice president of michigan's corrections organization. thanks for joining us. although you're a republican, you're not up in favor of what is happening in your state. why? >> i am not in favor of it. i think it's a way to weaken the unions. weaken the representation that the workers are going to receive and it's a way to do certain things where we won't be able to hold anyone accountable in the state for what happens. >> now, you say you are a republican. republicans typically are anti labor, antilabor unions for a number reasons. unions bring out the vote for their democratic opponents. how do you marry the fact that you are republican, yet pro union? >> well, i'm pro labor and i am a republican. i voted for republicans my whole life. we look at the candidates that best represent the labor issues and we support them. we support different candidates. doesn't always have to be a democrat that we support. we support republicans as well. >> thi
or pay union dues. joining us now from lansing is andy potter, vice president of michigan's corrections organization. thanks for joining us. although you're a republican, you're not up in favor of what is happening in your state. why? >> i am not in favor of it. i think it's a way to weaken the unions. weaken the representation that the workers are going to receive and it's a way to do certain things where we won't be able to hold anyone accountable in the state for what happens. >>...
323
323
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 323
favorite 0
quote 0
whether or not they want to join a union and pay those union dues. and they say it also grows jobs. >> it actually makes unions more accountable and makes them more responsive to their members because now the unions can't take them for granted. remember, right to work doesn't affect collective bargaining in any other way except for take away the union's ability to fire a worker for not paying them. they can still bargain over hours, wages and working conditions. >> reporter: so the vote expected to happen tomorrow, starting at 10:00 a.m. the house and the senate will each vote on each other's measures. also, demonstrations expected to begin. the opening salvo happening 9:00 a.m., down this street right here. thousands are expected to march, starting here, all the way up to lansing city hall. that would be just the beginning of the day. wolf. >> alison on the scene for us, thank you. the president's taking a political risk by getting into michigan's union fight at the same time he's locked in a major battle in washington over raising ta spending cuts
whether or not they want to join a union and pay those union dues. and they say it also grows jobs. >> it actually makes unions more accountable and makes them more responsive to their members because now the unions can't take them for granted. remember, right to work doesn't affect collective bargaining in any other way except for take away the union's ability to fire a worker for not paying them. they can still bargain over hours, wages and working conditions. >> reporter: so the...
301
301
Dec 7, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 301
favorite 0
quote 0
and employers to mandate employees joining a union or pay any money to a union. >> i don't view it as anti-union. >> i was told it was anti-worker saying it gives workers less of a choice, what do you say to that? >> that is back ward, this is about being proworker. >> governor schnider's legislation is anti-worker and it will be a devastating blow to the middle class here. >> the three bills impact both public and private sector workers from teachers to auto workers. opponents say they limit workers rights, benefits, and wages. >> if you pay me less money, if i have to work for minimum wage, i can't go spend that money. >> it's going to hurt the economy, the state, and the citizens, this is absolutely not what's right for the worker. >> but supporters including governor snider said the economy improved in other states when they passed similar laws. >> that's thousands of jobs, hopefully it creates a lot more jobs here in michigan. >> opponents will spend the weekend trying to convince their representatives to vote down the bills that come come up for vote as early as tuesday. >>> tha
and employers to mandate employees joining a union or pay any money to a union. >> i don't view it as anti-union. >> i was told it was anti-worker saying it gives workers less of a choice, what do you say to that? >> that is back ward, this is about being proworker. >> governor schnider's legislation is anti-worker and it will be a devastating blow to the middle class here. >> the three bills impact both public and private sector workers from teachers to auto...
474
474
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
KGO
tv
eye 474
favorite 0
quote 0
the union city woman convicted of killing nursing student michelle le is scheduled for sentencing this morning. the law requires a minute number -- a minimum of 25 years. >>> warmer than average by four to eight degrees. it going to be in the 60s everywhere low 60s antioch and richmond to upper 60s santa rosa 68°. tonight 30s and 40s inland, 40s and 50s elsewhere. a chance of rain tomorrow night through wednesday morning. >>> grind san jose 280 north up towards cupertino earlier accident gone slow and go behind the bay bridge toll metering lights on tprafp fix backed beyond the maze. accident south 280 at announcer: it's "live with kelly and michael." today, from the film "les miserables," hugh jackman. and host of the new show "take it all" howie mandel. plus a performance from richard marx as we kick off our holiday hits week. all next on the emmy-award winning "live." [captioning made possible by [captioning made possible by disney-abc domestic television]
the union city woman convicted of killing nursing student michelle le is scheduled for sentencing this morning. the law requires a minute number -- a minimum of 25 years. >>> warmer than average by four to eight degrees. it going to be in the 60s everywhere low 60s antioch and richmond to upper 60s santa rosa 68°. tonight 30s and 40s inland, 40s and 50s elsewhere. a chance of rain tomorrow night through wednesday morning. >>> grind san jose 280 north up towards cupertino...
278
278
Dec 12, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 278
favorite 0
quote 1
pay union dues if they choose not to. >>> a massive gas line explosion jolted people in their homes. saying it felt like a plane crash. the 70-foot wall of fire destroyed four homes near charleston, west virginia. five other homes were also damaged. this fire was so intense, you can see it right there. damaged an interstate, several people were treated for smoke inhalation. >>> ravi shankar has died. he passed away tuesday after undergoing heart valve replacement surgery. 92 years old and a legend for 50 years. shankar and george harrison teamed up for the concert for bangladesh. his daughter, singer norah jones. he did the score for the movie "ga "ghandi." really recognizable. >>> let's get back to the top stories. investigators still trying to figure out the shooter at an oregon's mall motives. let's talk with someone in the mall. alexis, a terrifying day yesterday. how are you doing? >> hi, there. still recovering this morning. still a little shaken up and can't believe this actually happened. in the community i've grown up my whole life and the mall i've been to hundreds of times
pay union dues if they choose not to. >>> a massive gas line explosion jolted people in their homes. saying it felt like a plane crash. the 70-foot wall of fire destroyed four homes near charleston, west virginia. five other homes were also damaged. this fire was so intense, you can see it right there. damaged an interstate, several people were treated for smoke inhalation. >>> ravi shankar has died. he passed away tuesday after undergoing heart valve replacement surgery. 92...
444
444
Dec 11, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 444
favorite 0
quote 1
it would allow workers to on the out of paying union dues in unionized shops. hundreds of pro-union workers are protesting at the statehouse, as leaders vote on this bill. >>> the australian radio station behind the prank call that apparently led to a nurse taking her own life plans to donate at least $500,000 australian to her family. ya sintha saldanha commit suicide last week after being duped by two djs who called a hospital seeking information about prince william's wife who was being treated there for acute morning sickness. >>> the roof just collapsed. >> it just collapsed. >> the ceiling in this north birmi ingha birmingham, alabama, home collapses after torrential rains from severe storms and the national weather service confirms a tornado also hit the area. the twister with winds around 90 miles per hour touched down early monday morning. no serious injuries are reported, but dozens of homes and businesses were damaged. they could save a lot of money on their car insurance by switching to geico...they may even make you their best man. may i have the r
it would allow workers to on the out of paying union dues in unionized shops. hundreds of pro-union workers are protesting at the statehouse, as leaders vote on this bill. >>> the australian radio station behind the prank call that apparently led to a nurse taking her own life plans to donate at least $500,000 australian to her family. ya sintha saldanha commit suicide last week after being duped by two djs who called a hospital seeking information about prince william's wife who was...
203
203
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 203
favorite 0
quote 0
to pay union dues. those in favor of the bill say what it would do is help the economy by saving jobs, bringing more work to michigan. even raising salaries by not forcing union dues on workers. those against the bill say that those benefits that they have now, those jobs that they have now, could take a major hit. obviously, huge political implications and we'll be watching to see how the action unfolds. >> allison kosik in lansing, michigan. where we expect huge protests over the next few days. >>> else where after taking a lot of heat for a hateful rap against u.s. soldiers, psy with the hit gangam style was spotted shaking hands with president obama over the weekend. psy performed at an event, and he apologized for the concert where he rapped with slowly and painfully killing u.s. military members and their families. a decade later he's a star and people are going through all that video. >> the lyrics on that, interesting. >>> still ahead on "starting point," governor chris christie could have a cha
to pay union dues. those in favor of the bill say what it would do is help the economy by saving jobs, bringing more work to michigan. even raising salaries by not forcing union dues on workers. those against the bill say that those benefits that they have now, those jobs that they have now, could take a major hit. obviously, huge political implications and we'll be watching to see how the action unfolds. >> allison kosik in lansing, michigan. where we expect huge protests over the next...
1,201
1.2K
Dec 12, 2012
12/12
by
CNNW
tv
eye 1,201
favorite 0
quote 0
we've tried additional sanctions, and sanctions are probably going to happen from the european union, possibly more from the u.n., but almost every sanction is on north korea. i think the six-party countries, the united states, south korea, japan, russia, china. china is a big player here, because they have the most influence. they have to figure out how to deal with this new leader. i mean, they've got nuclear weapons. they've got missile technology, but they're also very poor. they're also possibly their sending a trial balloon saying, we want to bargain. i don't know, because very few people have met this new leader and which direction he wants to go is still uncertain. >> so in a lot of all that, i mean, what do you recommend if you were actually advising president obama at this time to do? people don't know who he is. he, obviously, is trying to do the muscle flex here. the six-party talks have been a failure. they basically ended back in 2009. what would you recommend? >> well, i'm not privy to their deliberations. what i would recommend is, first, you do have to fulfill obligat
we've tried additional sanctions, and sanctions are probably going to happen from the european union, possibly more from the u.n., but almost every sanction is on north korea. i think the six-party countries, the united states, south korea, japan, russia, china. china is a big player here, because they have the most influence. they have to figure out how to deal with this new leader. i mean, they've got nuclear weapons. they've got missile technology, but they're also very poor. they're also...
74
74
tv
eye 74
favorite 0
quote 0
we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of tim and laura. it's amazing how appreciative ople are when you tell them they could save a lot of money on their car insurance by switching to geico...they may even make you their best man. may i have the rings please? ah, helzberg diamonds. nice choice, mate. ...and now in the presence of these guests we join this loving couple. oh dear... geico. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance. time for citi price rewind. because your daughter really wants that pink castle thing. and you really don't want to pay more than you have to. only citi price rewind automatically searches for the lowest price. and if it finds one, you get refunded the difference. just use your citi card and register your purchase online. have a super sparkly day! ok. [ male announcer ] now all you need is a magic carriage. citi price rewind. start saving at citi.com/pricerewind. can i still ship a gift in time for christmas? yeah, sure you can. great. where's your gift? uh... whew. [ male announcer ] break from the h
we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of tim and laura. it's amazing how appreciative ople are when you tell them they could save a lot of money on their car insurance by switching to geico...they may even make you their best man. may i have the rings please? ah, helzberg diamonds. nice choice, mate. ...and now in the presence of these guests we join this loving couple. oh dear... geico. 15 minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance. time for citi price rewind. because your...
54
54
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 54
favorite 0
quote 0
ohio, unions won. wisconsin, unions lost. michigan, another union heavy state, we could see something else entirely. that said the president going there and most likely the president is going to voice his opposition to this, i think that also elevates this issue a little bit more than it would have been otherwise. >> also heavily symbolic, don't you think, dana? michigan was one of the grandfathers of the union movement. this is a place where i think a lot of people felt for many, many years that as challenges to unions went, this was the one that was likely to hold strong. >> right. it's highly some bollic to take it to the uaw right there in the heart of all their power. it's no secret that union power, particularly in the private sector, has been declining for a long period of time. but, you know, the question is, less whether they can win the battle in the short term but if there's a backlash of the regular voter, nonunion voter saying why are you wasting your time with this stuff? >>> standing up for malala. historic glo
ohio, unions won. wisconsin, unions lost. michigan, another union heavy state, we could see something else entirely. that said the president going there and most likely the president is going to voice his opposition to this, i think that also elevates this issue a little bit more than it would have been otherwise. >> also heavily symbolic, don't you think, dana? michigan was one of the grandfathers of the union movement. this is a place where i think a lot of people felt for many, many...
718
718
Dec 13, 2012
12/12
by
FOXNEWSW
tv
eye 718
favorite 0
quote 0
this is not favorable to unions. this is a bad thing for unions and there was a lot of heat. i would also say the americans for prosperity, the head came out and said at tea party rallies, we unfortunate had violence. i think we need to fairly represent. >> bill: tea party rallies, that's true. there was no violence that we know of and you know why -- >> no, no, there is a lot of cited cases. >> bill: marjorie, i'm a little frustrated with you tonight and you know i like you. please tomorrow, forward me the video of violence at the tea party rallies and i will put it on. >> florida. >> bill: no, no. you, marjorie clifton, you forward that video to us and we will put it on tomorrow. >> can i send you family video, too? >> bill: family footage. next up, a return to karl rove. he has thoughts on hillary clinton running for president four years from now. later, barbara walters and dennis miller on president obama and we are coming right back >> bill: in the impact segment, there is no question the republican party is regrouping, or something, after getting hammered in the electio
this is not favorable to unions. this is a bad thing for unions and there was a lot of heat. i would also say the americans for prosperity, the head came out and said at tea party rallies, we unfortunate had violence. i think we need to fairly represent. >> bill: tea party rallies, that's true. there was no violence that we know of and you know why -- >> no, no, there is a lot of cited cases. >> bill: marjorie, i'm a little frustrated with you tonight and you know i like you....
105
105
tv
eye 105
favorite 0
quote 0
you decide, is this teacher's union all wet? after months of campaigning for the president, bill clinton and the president should be best of friends; rig? ed, author of "the amateur"ays his sources say they are anything but. ♪ ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ [ male announcer ] oh what fun it is to ride. get the mercedes-benz on your wish list atthe winter event going on now through december 31st. [ santa ] ho, , ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 e350 for $579 a month at your lal rcede deale lieu lie -- lou: well, you got to love former president bill clinton, interesting words on the fiscal cliff. in an event in sacramento, the president declared the whole standoff between president obama and the republicans as, quote, just a kabooky dance, two dogs that meet each other over a piece of meet, sniffing each other out, and moving towards a deal. with that elegance in mind,d, we welcome author of "the amateur," best selling author we have to say. friction here. that's not a helpful thing to say. i mean, he's not talking higher taxes, bu
you decide, is this teacher's union all wet? after months of campaigning for the president, bill clinton and the president should be best of friends; rig? ed, author of "the amateur"ays his sources say they are anything but. ♪ ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ [ male announcer ] oh what fun it is to ride. get the mercedes-benz on your wish list atthe winter event going on now through december 31st. [ santa ] ho, , ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 e350 for $579 a month at your lal rcede...
142
142
tv
eye 142
favorite 0
quote 0
you decide, is this teacher's union all wet? after months of campaigning for the president, bill clinton and the president should be best of friends; right? ed, author of "the amateur" says his sources say they are anything but. ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ ♪ [ male annouer ] the mercedes-benz winter event is back, with the perfect vehicle that's just right for you, no matter which list you're on. [ santa ] h ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 ml350 for $599 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. at your local and you see the woman you fell in love witd but your erectile dysfunction - that could be a question of blood flow. cialis tadalafil for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment's right. you can be more confident in your ability to be ready. and the same cialis is theonlyd to treat ed and symptoms of bph, like needing to go frequently or urgently. tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medications, and ask your heart is healthy enou for sexual activity. do not take cial if you take nitrate
you decide, is this teacher's union all wet? after months of campaigning for the president, bill clinton and the president should be best of friends; right? ed, author of "the amateur" says his sources say they are anything but. ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ ♪ [ male annouer ] the mercedes-benz winter event is back, with the perfect vehicle that's just right for you, no matter which list you're on. [ santa ] h ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 ml350 for $599 a month at your...
317
317
Dec 10, 2012
12/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 317
favorite 0
quote 1
. >> the democrats who became cold war conservatives were willing to call the soviet union what it was. >> right. >> was a huge -- that was the intellectual breakthrough for the cold war. starting in 1978 with howard jarvis, the anti-statism. but you're right. we had an era with reagan that was ratified by clinton. when he said the era of big government is over. but we still don't know quite what we're in now except that we want lots of things and we don't want to pay for them. >> and you know, mika -- >> that's exactly it. >> you see the missed opportunities. it's not just the stupid things that are said on talk radio or that are written in being books written in the blogosphere that hurts the conservative cause, it's what is not said. like, for instance, yesterday nick christoph wrote an extraordinary op-ed talking about how conservatives have a point. that the liberal welfare state actually discourages, in many cases, hard work and discourages people -- enslaves people to a life of misery. and he gave a great example of how ssi benefits actually cause parents in the appalachians to
. >> the democrats who became cold war conservatives were willing to call the soviet union what it was. >> right. >> was a huge -- that was the intellectual breakthrough for the cold war. starting in 1978 with howard jarvis, the anti-statism. but you're right. we had an era with reagan that was ratified by clinton. when he said the era of big government is over. but we still don't know quite what we're in now except that we want lots of things and we don't want to pay for...